Butter Cookies

1. 1

   Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

2. 2

   Add salt.

3. 3

   Gradually add flour, blending it in to make a stiff, smooth dough.

4. 4

   Stir in vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Form dough into 8 balls; place balls far apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Place some sugar on a saucer.

7. 7

   Press palm of hand into sugar, then use palm to flatten each ball of dough to a 3-inch circle, 1/4 inch thick.

8. 8

   Bake in a 350 degree F oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

9. 9

   Leave on baking sheet 5 minutes, then loosen with spatula and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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